Mr. James I.
Chief Clerk New York State Supreme
Court Second Judicial District Criminal Division 320 Jay Street Brooklyn,
New York 11201

Dear Mr. I.:

From October 18 through 28,
I served as a juror on a case in Judge Allen M.'s court (Part 35).

I
wanted to commend and thank the court officers with whom I had contact. Without
exception, they were professional, efficient, and attentive, but they also unfailingly
showed care and concern for me and the rest of the jury. Although I only know
two of them by name - Diane and Joe, who were with us the most frequently - all
the men and women I brushed up against showed the same kindness and good humor.

They truly made a difference in my jury duty, making it a much more satisfying
experience than it might have been.

Please pass along my appreciation
and thanks. And feel free to share my praise with anyone you think should hear
it.

Sincerely,

John H. D.

Judge
V. D.

From: Jury Room Part 25

Re: James E. #2198
Frank
C. #4254

We, the jury would like to extend our sincere appreciation
to the two court officers; Mr. James E. and Mr. Frank C. for their
professionalism and constant care of us in every way; seeing to our every need
and helping us with all questions. We would like to recommend commendations for
these officers for it will be well deserved.

Monday, 8/9
my wife & I had the benefit of the services of your law library, and I want
to thank you for the same. Specifically, the services were furnished by the good
caring hands and mind of Librarian Jacqueline C., with the approval of her
supervisor, Mr. Paul H.

By way of background, I am in the research
stage for a book. Key elements are the 1935 murder of Samuel Drukman by Meyer
& Harry Luckman & Fred Hull, and the bribery of grand jurors in connection
therewith, by Ike Luckman (Meyer's brother) & others. Sid Luckman, the great
pro football star (Erasmus Hall High School, Columbia University, Chicago Bears) was
a son of Meyer Luckman, the convicted murderer. At the time, the twin scandals,
and the political aspects, earned Brooklyn Daily Eagle front page coverage and
even editorial comment.

Ms. C. located two volumes (A4892 &A45
11) containing appellate records arising from the 1936 Kings County murder trial.
The records contained the trial transcript. She permitted my wife &me to review
those tomes and copy relevant pages, under her close supervision. I had brought
paper clips to identify pages, but she correctly ruled against using them because
of the age of the pages of the records in the bound volumes. She was courteous
and helpful, without compromising the care of these valuable records.

I
am an inactive member of the N.Y. State bar, and certainly respect the difficult
conditions under which the N.Y. judiciary functions. We have similar funding
problems in PA. Again, many thanks for your research assistance, as evidenced
by the high professional standards of Ms. Jacqueline Cantwell.

On July 12 of this
year. I was summoned to jury duty as a grand juror. I like many who have received
their notice for jury duty, I was torn between serving and trying to get out of
it.

Decideing to serve, I went down to the Supreme Court Building with approximately
50 other people. There we were met by Ms. Sharon B. ( Grand jury warden)
who explained every detail about grand jury which included dates and times of
the jury service, breaks, lunch schedules... She then addressed the copious questions
and concerns that many of the people sitting there had in a calm and organized
manner.

By the end of her jury orientation, she had organized and established
both a 2 week and a 4 week grand jury panel (which included 3 alternates) However,
this did not end Ms. B.'s involvement with the jurors. Throughout our service,
she was always available for questions and/or concerns.

Not only was Ms.
B. knowledgeable about the judicial process. but also genuine in her concern
for the people who were to serve on the grand juries.

While the grand jury
service cut into my vaction time, I knew that it was the correct thing to do.

This
was further reinforced by the "humanistic approach" shown by Ms. B..
She should be commended for her work as a warden.

From the moment I entered the jurors 'entryway to the instance I
walked into your courtroom I and I'm sure everyone else was treated with the utmost
respect. Thus, I commend the civil service .workforce at 120 Schermerhorn on their
professionalism, decorum, and affability. The officers at the security checkpoint,
the jury clerk, the courtroom offcers, yourself and .your immediate team .of assistants
all maintained a gracious and respectable demeanor. You, all have my gratitude
for such outstanding service.

I appreared on July 20 as a law
guardian before the Honorable Michael A., J.S.C. There was press present
in the court room during this matter. The court officers and the court clerk were
extremely vigilant and noticed that one of the subject choldren was being approached
and spoken to by members of the press while the matter was being heard in the
courtroom. They very graciously exceeded to the request of the law guardian to
remove the child from the vicinity of the press and put him in a secluded location
for his protection. On behalf of my clients I wish to thank them and to notify
you that what they did was outstanding and really served the best interest of
the children.

Sincerely,

Goldah

Dear SCO E.,

First let me apologize for the late arrival
of these letters from my students. As you can see from the dates, they were written
in January. HOwever, I misplaced the envelope with the letters, so I am forwarding
them to you at this time.

You made such an impression on my students and
myself. They often speak about the wonderful experience you gave them. I know
it will stay with them for a very long time. They also shared their excitement
about what they learned with their parents and other students in the school.

What
impressed them most, was how you made them feel comfortable in the court room
environment. You used humor to relax them and at the same time let them know that
court proceedings are serious business, and how they should behave in a courtroom.
They especially noticed this transformation when they observed you in your role
as court officer at the trail. They were able to your professionalism and attention
to duty.

I strongly feel that, because of this trip to the Supreme Court,
and because of the information learned in the Project Legal Lives Program, these
students have enhanced their knowledge and this will help them make better choices
in their lives.

Again, I want to thank you and hopefully, through my continuance
with this great program, I will have the opportunity to bring another 5th grade
class to meet you later this year.

Sincerely,

Betty, Teacher of Class
501, P.S. 309

To: Major Eric L.
Fm: Justice
Deborah A.
Re: SCO Walter F.

Oftentimes Judges will write letters
to complain of a court officer failing to perform in a professional manner. However,
I think it is equally important to commend a court officer if they perform in
an outstanding manner.

Last term SCO F. was assigned to Part 1. He was
rotated into Part 1 during the course of a highly publicized murder trial. Sco
F. assumed the respondsibilty of working with the jury. He attended to their
needs with courtesy and professionalism whch exceeded normal expectations and
the jury appeared to appreciate his efforts.

Further, prior to the end of
term, I received a case involving sexual abuse allegations against children which
was a highly sensitive matter. During the commencement of jury selection the regular
part sergeant was out ill, and in the afternoon we were working without a replacement
and with two new recently assigned court officers.

SCO F. provided supervision
for the new officers while assisting the court to ensure that the voir dire process
proceeded in an efficient and professional manner. While SCO F. could have
met the minimum standards required of him, he chose to go above and beyond. The
manner which he executed his duties exuded excellence and the highest level of
professionalism that is expected from employees in the Unified Court System.

I am pleased to call to your
attention the fine work of Mr. Joseph E., the Court Clerk in Judge T.'s
Part.

I have found Mr. E. to be courteous, efficient, friendly and
patient. Additionally, he is extremely helpful to members of the bar (which, unfortunately,
is not always the case with others). Clearly, he is hardworking and dedicated.

Accordingly,
I commend him highly to you.

Respectfully yours,

Bernard F.

TO: Honorable Ann T. P.,
Administrative Judge

FROM: Timothy, Grand Jury Foreman

On behalf of my Fellow Jurors,
I wish to convey our deep appreciation andrespect for the excellent work
of the Grand Jury Wardens of Kings CountySupreme Court. We are, particularly
appreciative of Grand Jury Warden S. H.. Her patience, guidance and magnanimity
is genuine, as well as germane to all persons in Part F; concerned with the pursuit
of jurisprudence which can be very elusive.

I believe in expressing my
appreciation to the living when you can invigorate someone with a kind word. It
becomes transforming not only for them but for you as well.

Once again,
I thank you and your staff for the opportunity and great responsibility bestowed
upon the Grand Jurors of Term 10, Part F;.

This letter
is to inform you that this offtce was involved in a court production in front
of the Honorable Michael A., in Part I-CA, on January 23. The sentencing
hearing went without incident, with each department coordinating their efforts
to ensure the safety of all parties involved. It would not have been so successful
without the assistance provided to this office by your professional, knowledgeable
and courteous staff.

It is with great
pleasure that I write this letter to commend the extraordinary performance of
the above referenced officers.

During the evening of April 1, my
wallet was stolen from my purse in Kings County Law Library. Needless to say,
I was shocked and discombobulated by the event.

After walking around dazed
for a few seconds, I finally advised the night court officers who were on duty
in the information booth and from there, I can not adequately express in words,
their extraordinary response to my dilemma. I can not remember ever being treated
with so much respect and consideration by public servants. It should be noted
that notwithstanding the fact that it was a cold and rainy night, the court officers
eagerly went outside to search the area in the event that the perpetrator had
discarded my wallet atier removing the valuables therein.

In addition,
I was personally escorted to the nearest precinct by two of the court officers
because I was unfamiliar with its location.

As upset as I was by being
a victim of a crime, I left the precinct with a sincere sense of gratitude when
I reflected upon how your court officers when beyond the call of duty in assisting
me.

I am writing
to commend one of your employees, Joe L., who works in the Kings County Supreme
Court Appeals Bureau.

I recently telephoned the Appeals Bureau to inquire
about the status of a conviction in the case of an inmate who is currently incarcerated
at Taconic Correcbonal Facility in Westchester County. The inmate's attorney informed
me that one of her conviction charges had been overturned on appeal; however,
I had no 'official" confinnatin of this fact. Since the inmate is scheduled to
appear before the Board of Parole in April, it was imperative that I obtained
the information as quickly as possible.

Luckily for me, Joe L. picked
up the phone. He followed-up on my inquiry, and in no time was able to forward
the confirmation that I needed. This enabled me to correct the records of the
State Department of Corrections and the Division of Parole, to accurately reflect
the inmate's conviction after appeal.

Having worked in the New York State
criminal justice system for over 15 years, I have had many experiences -both good
and bad -white attempting to obtain information from various record rooms. However,
this is the first time that I feel compelled to write a letter of commendation.
I can only imagine how daunting the high volume of telephone inquiries must be
to Court staff. Joe L. was extremely professional, pleasant and helpful. You
are fortunate to have an employee like him in your Bureau.

I am asking
that this letter be placed in his personnel file. Thank you very much for your time and attention.

At the risk of invoking the court maxim
that "no good deed goes unpunished", I am writing to bring to your attention what
I consider to be the outstanding performance of one of your court reporters, Ms.
Theresa S.

At the outset I must note that my singling out Ms. S.,
should in no way be construed as if I have anything but the highest admiration
for the work of virtually the entire court reporter staff here at 120 Schermerhorn
Street. In my now four years on the Supreme Court bench, I only have had one occasion
to complain about the performance of one particular reporter who I believe is
no longer in your employ. Without exception, I find all of the court reporters
with whom I have worked to be diligent, unfailingly pleasant and highly skilled.

I am singling out the performance of Ms. S. as a consequence of having
just worked with her in the recently completed trial of People v. W.The defendant is a young man with a heavy Jamaican accent who, when testifying
in his own behalf, has enormous difficulty in making himself understood both to
the court and members of the jury. I was repeatedly obliged to stop the testimony
and ask the court reporter to read back the witness'responses because they were
clearly unintelligible both to myself and to the jury. I was absolutely amazed
at Ms. S.s ability to hear, understand and accurately record the witness
testimony. As I said, all the reporters with whom I worked are unfailingly competent.
However, it would be hard for me to describe the enormous difficulty in understanding
this particular witness. Both the jury and myself were utterly unable to understand
virtually anything the witness said. Somehow, indeed miraculously, Ms. S.
was able without exception, to understand and accurately record the precise testimony
of the witness. It was a truly impressive, indeed heroic, performance of her duty.

I'm aware that Ms. S. has recently joined the Supreme Court court
reporters pool from Queens. All I can say is that we in Brooklyn are indeed lucky
to have her.

One further observation: periodically the court system raises
the idea of substituting a tape machine for live court reporters. In the case
I've discussed, the defendant was convicted and faces a mandatory prison term.
There will no doubt be an appeal requiring the reproduction of the court record.
I can state with certainty that had a tape recorder been employed here, it would
be utterly impossible for the defendant's testimony to be accurately transcribed.
It is only as a consequence of Ms. S.'s skills that an appellate record
will be able to reproduced, thus demonstrating the indispensability of a live
reprter.

It has been a privilege to serve as
your juror foreman. I would also like to personally thank Mr. D. for his dedication,
courtesy and professionalism towards the jurors and was quite impressed with the
kind greeting he extended to us at the start and end of that busy time period.

Mr. D. fine actions reflect positively on us all, and are a source of
inspiration and pride.

Again, thanks to Mr. D. for a job well done.

Sincerely,

Joseph B. Juror Foreman

Captain Howard R.
120 Schermerhom Street Brooklyn, NY
11201

Dear Captain R.:

This letter is to express my personal
gratitude to Officer Alice H. and Sergeant Jack S. for the tremendous effort
they put forward on July 18, when the Criminal Court building at 120 Schermerhom
Street was closed due to an electrical fire.

Despite chaotic conditions
outside the courthouse, Officer H. and Sgt. S. in conjunction with my Law
Clerk, Kevin Q., and my Court Clerk, Don M., went beyond their normal
duties to help gather, inform and transport our deliberating jury. Their efforts,
during an extremely hot morning, enabled the trial to continue in a vacant courtroom
in 360 Adams Street.

The efforts and devotion to duty displayed by Officer
H. and-sergeant S. should be recognized and commended.

Yours truly,

Robert
J. J. S. C.

P. S. At the conclusion of the trial, several of the jurors
informed me as to how well Officer H. had treated them throughout the trial.

cc: Major Patrick R.
Ann T. P., Deputy Chief Administrative Judge

Office of the Court Administration
25Beaver
Street New York, New York 10008

Dear Sirs/Mesdames:

On July
8,I lost my wallet in Brooklyn Supreme Court second floor. There
were important papers and more than three hundred dollars enclosed.

Officer
Anthony M., Badge #2456found my wallet and returned it to me. All
the contents of my wallet were intact.

I wish to commend Officer M.
for his honesty and integrity.

Very truly yours,

Howard B. HBR:
slj Howard B.

Honorable Ann P.
Administrative Judge
Second Judicial District, Supreme Court of the State of New York
360 Adams Street Brooklyn, New York 11201

Dear Justice P.:

We
recently tried the case of the People v. Joseph G., Indictment number 6423/01
before the Honorable Anne F. in Part 5 of Kings County Supreme Court. As
you know the case received extraordinary media attention and posed a number of
challenges to the court.

We wish to bring to your attention the exceptional
deportment of the court personnel during the three weeks of the trial. Justice
F. demonstrated thehighest level of integrity and professionalism
throughout the entire pendency of the case. Because of her control of the courtroom,
the trial proceeded like
clockwork. Her unwavering commitment to impartially
applying legal principles gave both the defendant and the prosecution a fair and
just trial. Justice F. was never distracted by the media "circus" and conducted
the trial in a thoroughly controlled and expeditious manner.

She was ably
assisted by a team of court personnel who clearly respected her and worked flawlessly
together. The Part 5 clerk, Peter M. demonstrated the same organization
and attention to detail that everyone who has had the pleasure of appearing before
Justice F. in the past has come to expect from him. He is always a professional
and was unaffected by the crowds, the media and the emotions of the case.

Likewise, Captain Michael M. commanded respect from all
parties and
observers by maintaining order and quietly enforcing a code of conduct that retained
the dignity of the proceedings and allowed the trial to proceed without interruption.
The Captain was assisted by Sgt. Timothy G., Sgt. James C., Sgt. Curtis
T., Officer Jeffery B., Officer Joseph L., Officer Kenneth M.
and Officer Sherise Y.

Quiet professionalism, a seamless integration
of effort and tasks is the only way we can describe the manner in which they conducted
themselves. There was an evident spirit of cooperation and a complete absence
of intrusion on the trial. The best example of this (but not the only example)is
the complicated trip to the scene of the collision with the jury and under the
scrutiny of the media.

The excursion was conducted flawlessly in spite
of the endemic possibilities for problems. Only the careful, detailed and
coordinated planning of Captain M. and the other court Officers could have
effectuated such a successful visit to the scene. Each of them is a credit to
the court system.

Finally, we wish to bring to your attention the court
reporters, N. V. B. and Maria D. for their professionalism, cooperation
and speed. There was extensive, complicated testimony and they cheerfully provided
daily copy and "read backs".

The experience of trying Joseph G. before
Justice F. was gratifying. Every trial should be so scrupulously fair, proceed
so smoothly and have the benefit of such a professional staff. The nature of the
case and the media attention had the potential for disaster. Instead, it was pleasure
due to the laudable work of the court's personnel.

Both my associate, Erica D.,
and I agree that there are few rare times in the life of a lawyer when you encounter
a public servant who is truly extraordinary. For both of us, Principal Court Clerks
Catherine C. and John D. are just such rare individuals.

Catherine C. was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with questions we had
relating to the filing of an Order to Show Cause for bail pending appeal of a
Criminal Court judgment to the Appellate Term. She took the time to explain this
complicated and relatively unique process, and also aided us in getting an order
from the Court transmitted to the Department of Corrections to facilitate the
process of obtaining the release of our client, Al G., from Rikers Island
on bail after we encountered considerable obstacles from the Corrections Department.

Ms. C. also took the time to call us back the following day
to see if we had been successful in obtaining our client's release. She had wanted
to know how the court system could improve upon the system that resulted in a
defendant being incarcerated at Rikers for three days afterhis bail had been posted.
Her human compassion and quest for greater efficiency are remarkable.

John
D. was also exceptionally cooperative and helpful during this frustrating
process of trying to get our client released on bail. Mr. Dougherty said he was
'just doing his job," but he did it so very well.

The manner in which both
of these individuals extended themselves under the most urgent circumstances was
truly remarkable. In more than 40 years of practice, I have rarely met anyone
who was as selfless and willing to help. If there was a Hall of Fame for outstanding
public servants, both Catherine and John would bein it.

Once
again, both of us would like to express our deep gratitude for their kind assistance
unparalleled commitment to the courts and service to the community.

Respectfully
submitted,

Herald P.

Cc: Ms. Catherine C.
Mr.
John D.

Honorable Ann P.

Dear Justice P.:

I
recently had to serve on grand jury duty. I am not a nofile to the court system
as I was a vice president for a major ins carrier and I am now self-employed as
a claims consultant. I spend almost everyday in the NYC Courts trying to settle
negligence cases.

I just want to make this short. A grand jury duty marshall
by the name of Millie B. is an asset to your court. I know about all the
problems of the courts & Millie is a shinning light.

She is professional,
helpful and a courteous individual. Jury duty could be a bad experience for some
people. Millie sees to it that it is not.

Again, I hope you compliment her.
She is truly an asset & lets one walk away with a nice feeling.

Sincerely,

Nicholas
J

To whom it may concern:

It was my privilege to
serve on jury duty in criminal court on Adams Street during the month of October. It was a very difficult case and quite stressful, but I feel we made a just
decision.

The tesion was made easier after 9/11 by the professionalism of
your court officers. Those checking bags and watching activity at the court house
made us feel secure.

Our jury had to be sequestered and the care and concern
we had from our officers was above and beyond duty. Especially, SCO Louise C.
(#4436), Sgt. Kevin B., and John C.. (I'm sorry that I didn't get the
badge numbers of Kevin and John)

I was very disappointed that court officers
were not represented at Madison Square Garden; they too protect and risk their
lives for others.

I served ten years ago and the improvement of the staff
is unbelievable. I hope they are paid enough, but how can you put a price on being
ready to protect your fellow citizens. God bless them all.

And again, a
special thank you to the above three professionals.

Sincerely,

Maureen
J.

Honorable James I. Chief Clerk Supreme
Court of the State of New York County of Kings 360 Adams Street Brooklyn,
NY 11201

RE: Mr. Andrew S.

Dear Sir:

It's with great pleasure
that I write to inform you about my experience in dealing with a member of your
staff named Mr. Andrew S.. I've been a service professional in the financial
services industry for over two decades, I've had senior management responsibilities
for service delivery for about fifteen (15) years, and I've written extensively,
for internal consumption, on the subject. Given my professional background, I
feel I'm qualified to comment on service.

The service I received, from Mr.
S., was par excellence. His explanations were very clear and concise. Where
many civil servants are impersonal and apathetic, he took time to listen and to
make suggestions.. and best of all when he promised something, he delivered! I
can say that I found Mr. S. to be the quintessence of a professional. His represenation
of you and your organization is exemplary. I consider him a great asset to your
organization.

Please convey my sincere apprecation and highest consideration
to Mr. S. and I thank you for nurturing an environment that "grows"
staff members like him.

It is quite an emotional experience having to serve on
a murder case as a first juror. However, having Scott as our Court Officer while
serving on the case made my experience a most pleasurable one despite the specifics
of the case.

Scott is extrmely professional, yet so congenial with such
a humorous personality. His congeniality definitely made my eight days on the
case much less emotionally taxing than it would have been without someone like
him.

I certainly hope you have more officers like Scott on your team, as
it definitely enhances ones jury duty experience.

Thank you for taking the
time to read this letter and recognizing Scott for being a quality Officer.

I
was recently called for jury duty, and was picked to serve on a jury in Judge
Joel G.'s court. It was, for me at least, a long and difficult trail, which
was made easier by the officer assigned to our group, Senior Court Officer Scott
D.. Officer D. was always polite and professional, but beyond that, his
sense of humor and general good will helped keep up the morale of our jury and
often helped to ease the tensions that arose amongst our group. For me, two weeks
was long time away from my professional life, and I genuinely appreciate Scott's
efforts to make my time less stressful.

I am writing this letter in regards to Senior Court Officer
Scott D. During my time as a juror on a criminal case which began 10/17,
I found Officer D. to be a bery pleasant individual to deal with. He was always
kind and considerate, and he always made himself available to us whenever we needed
him. He was a joy to be around.

Although we (as Jurors) may be involved
in tough court cases, it is nice to know that there are pleasant court officers
in our presence.

Have a good day!

Sincerely,

Ms. Adrienne

Hon. Cheryl E. C.

We the jury will
like to extend our greatest thanks to you and your staff for making these past
few days as comfortable as possible. Especially to the court officers who were
extremely courtious at all times when we were sequestered.

I
would like commend one of your court officers, Mario B. In general, I have
found that the court officers in Kings County are among the most efficient, courteous
and helpful officers working in the New York State Court system.

On May
21 I lost my wallet while at the Courthouse at 360 Adams Street. I did not
discover that my wallet was lost until I received a telephone call on my cell
phone from my office advising that Officer B. had retrieved my wallet, determined
the owner, and called my office to track me down. Needless to say, I was relieved
to know that the wallet was in good hands and thankful for the fact that because
Officer B. had gotten word to me so quickly, I avoided the time and convenience
associated with cancelling my credit cards. etc.

My compliements to you
and your fine staff of Court Officers and in particular, Officer B. I trust
that you will pass my thanks onto him.

Very truly yours,

Jerald F.

To Captain Howard R.:

About two
weeks ago I had my first encounter as a juror: It was somewhat of an anxious moment,
so we always have a tendency to remember people that make our experiences easier.

The person that made my transition easier was Senior Court Officer Scott
D. Scott was always pleasant and full of information. He never once made me
feel uncomfortable and he has a very natural way of explaining the process to
a new juror so that all anxiety would be alleviated.

I don't know how
much influence this letter will bring, but I think it's important for all people
to know when someone within their organization is doing a good job. Scott D.
is doing an excellent job.

Sincerely,

Veronica

Dear Captain K. and Major M.:

My name is Linda K.
I came to court on 3/28 after emergency surgery on 3/27. I want you to commend
Officer Gail R.* and Officer Tom K.*. I was in some pain and they helped
me in an extraordinary fashion. They both went beyond the call of duty.

I
thank them wholeheartedly.

I wanted you to be apprized that without them
I would have been in big trouble. Thank You officers.

Linda

Dear Major R.:

We, the undersigned, would like to commend
S.C.O. Paul F. for his dedications, congeniality and professionalism, and
for the way in which he puts every one "at ease".

Most of us had served
as jurors before, and had not experienced the cordiality, dedication, and mutual
respect which we have felt while serving on this case under the Hon. Robert S.
K.

We strongly feel that Paul deserves a special citation.

Respectfully
yours,

Jurors - Part 7

Dear Mr. R.,

I was serving jury duty
and chosen for a criminal case with an illegal possession of weapons charge that
lasted from February 28, through March 13th. Thanks to Frank C., the
court officer who met with us when we began, and escorted us from our often changing
room to the courtroom where Judge B. presided and back, I found the experience
interesting and challenging, without the anxiety I had dreaded. He provided a
background of warmth, friendliness and humor for all the jurors which motivated
us to fully engage in the experience and make it as productive as possible. Had
I known before that serving could be such a sociable and educational experience
as well as a duty, I wouldn't have wished to hard for it never to happen and dreaded
that first day. Frank contributed greatly to that positive outcome. I wish there
were more people like him so other potential jurors could profit from serving
as much as I did. It was a great pleasure t have known him.

I would like to commend your court's officer, Bob E.,
for his positive attitude and professionalism.

While serving as a juror
on the Linda W. vs. NYCHA case that completed today, I and the other jurors
felt Bob consistently treated us with respect and consideration. He was responsive
to our needs both during the trial as well as during our deliberations.

What I especially appreciated is his upbeat attitude throughout the trial. He
greeted everyone with a smile each day and never showed any negative behavior
toward any of the jurors. In the eleven days I was in your court, Bob never appeared
to be having a 'bad day'.

Bob, while performing his other duties as
a court officer, helped to make my experience these past weeks much more
pleasant.

I would like to take this opportunity
to commend the Court Officers who were involved with organizing the movement of
80 plus individuals on Tuesday, March 20 through the courthouse to the Brooklyn
Treatment Court.

As on many previous occasions, the Court Officers involved,
combined the utmost professionalism, courtesy and efficiency, with the necessary
task of ensuring Court Security.

I would very much like to voice my
appreciation of their assistance with this very important site visit and to express
my sincerest thanks to you and your team.

I
would like to take this time to comend your staff from room 565 part 28's courtroom.
In the month of December, a relative of mine was a defendant in the above
courtroom. My family and I sat in many courtrooms during the long 14 months hearing
up to the trials & I must say I was extremely impressed with your staff in
the Hon. Judge Rivera's courtroom,

Court officers, Sam, Paul, Kevin and
Adrianne along with Viola the court clerk were superb. I was moved by the professionalism
and the compassion demonstrated towards all the defendants that came in Judge
Riveras' courtroom.

This staff provided added security after the reading
of the verdict which was very much needed and was highly appreciated by myself
and my family.

On behalf of my entire family please extend to your staff
our utmost thanks and gratitude for a job well done.

Sincerely,

Constance

Major Pat R. 360 Adams Street, Room 848B
Brooklyn. New York 11201

Dear Major R.:

I am writing
to express my gratitude to the Court officers working in Part 10 on November 2. They are Officers M., C., O. and Sgt. M.. On that day,
a distraught family member approached the well, intending a physical confrontation.
The quick response of the officers, especially Allen M., was professional,
restrained and effective. Because of their actions, a potentially explosive situation
was quietly and efficiently defused.

I would
like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for your assistance
and generosity in regards to the Gang Resistance Education And Training (GREAT)
Program. On June 9. June 13, and June 14 the Brooklyn Supreme Court hosted
a courthouse tour for students from P. S. 191 whom are participating in the Gang
Resistance Education And Training (GREAT) Program. It was clear that Senior Court
Officer Edward M. had gone to considerable trouble on our behalf to ensure
that we had an interesting and informative tour.

The teachers and students
were impressed with the knowledge, commitment and professionalism they were greeted
with during the visit to the courthouse. The group received insight on the court
system and learned of numerous new career opportunities.

The cooperation
and professionalism with which this entire event was handled made the experience
a pleasure for the students. Senior Court Officer Edward M. is a verbal wizard,
who kept the students intrigued with every aspect of the court system. It was
an outstanding opportunity and an excellent learning experience for all that attended
the tour.

Thank you most sincerely for your time and hospitality during
our visit to the court. We appreciate your support of the GREAT program. I look
forward to this partnership in the future and again thank you for your assistance
and generosity.

I work for the above attorney. Recently I went to the information counter
on the 10th floor. Unfortunately, I did not have the proper information.

Despite this, the personnel at the counter were able to help me. They did
this promptly with good humor and professionalism. Every time that I have gone
there, they have always been friendly and helpful.

Please accept my
congratulations for your fine staff. I would appreciate it if you wculd give them
my thanks.

I am writing this letter to you so that
you know that a grateful juror appreciated and appreciates the assistance that
Senior Court Officer Scott D. provided during my recent stint as a deliberating,
sequestered juror. Especially during the last 3 days (June 21-23) he was a bright
light and link to the outside world. He cheerfully made phone calls, brought meals
and messages, and generally provided relief from the difficult deliberations.
I never would have guessed what an important role a court officer plays. I think
he does an outstanding job that should be noted and commended.

Although
I thanked him myself, I didn't feel that that was enough. For what it's worth,
Senior Court Office Scott D. was the only good thing about the experience,
so I felt compelled to let you know that.

I work for the above attorney. Recently I went to the information counter on the
10th floor. Unfortunately, I did not have the proper information.

Despite this, the personnel at the counter were able to help me.
They did this promptly with good humor and professionalism. Every time that I
have gone there, they have always been friendly and helpful.

Please accept my congratulations for your fine staff. I Would appreciate it if
you would give them my thanks.

Mr. James I. has received a letter from Bracha V., who recently served
on jury duty in the case of The People vs. C. Ms. V., was most appreciative
of your kindness and understanding towards the needs of the jurors during this
trial. You and your colleagues have always shown great attention to the needs
of so many litigants, visitors, jurors, attorney's and other court staff. I never
get tired of hearing about the wonderful job my sister and brother Court Officers
do at Brooklyn Supreme Court. A copy of this letter will be placed in your personnel
file.

I would like to express my
appreciation for the way court officers, Sgt. Robert P., Mike M., and
Ralph B. treated myself and the other jurors during the C. case from May
through the beginning of June.

Through their kindness
and understanding, we were able to release tension under very serious circumstances,
which helped us to concentrate on the case before us.

We are very grateful for the interest and treatment these officers showed us.

We would like to recommend that this letter be a part
of these officers' files

Sincerely,

To: SC0 Scott D. From: Major Patrick
R. Re: Letter of Commendation

Captain R.
has forwarded to me a letter he received from Ms. Annie W. who served on
a jury which was recently sequestered. Ms. W. is tnost grateful to you for
your attention and kindness to her and other jurors during the trial and most
especially, deliberations. Because of you tine work, Ms. W. comments.
**I never would have guessed what an important role a Court Officer plays ". Ms.
W. takes this back to her community. Your positive attitude reflects upon
the entire command. I am very pleased for you and I thank you for a job well done
!

A copy of this letter will be placed in your personnel
tile.

cc: Judge M. P. James I.
Thomas K. Roger E.

To:
SC0 Sharon B.
From: Major P.
Re: Letter of Commendation

Mr. James I. has received a letter addressed
to him and Judge P., regarding your professional attitude as a Warden of the
Grand Jury. Ms. Marianne D. who served on a Grand Jury this July, was impressed
by your attention given to a situation which occurred during the presentation
of a case. You displayed excellent initiative, in reminding jurors of their responsibility
to pay attention during the presentation. The Wardens of the Grand Jury are charged
with responsibility to ensure that the Grand Jury proceedings are fair and orderly,
you and your colleagues do a remarkable job each day. Your work is greatly appreciated.

I am currently serving
as Juror #2 (Assistant Foreperson) on Grand Jury B-7. On Monday afternoon, July
3, this Grand Jury was listening to witness testimony from a defendant. Two of
the jurors appeared to be asleep during this testimony. This had been a recurring
problem since the start of the term, especially with one of these jurors. Warden
Sharon B., who was in the Grand Jury room at the time, asked that the proceedings
be interrupted, so that she might speak to the jurors. At that time, Warden B.
reminded the jury of its responsibility to stay awake during the proceedings.

I was very grateful that the jury was given this reminder
by Warden B. On the day in question, every juror was needed. (Two alternate
jurors were serving. Another juror failed to return after lunch, and two other
jurors were so late getting back from lunch that they missed the first two presentations
of the afternoon.) I understand that a person may not enjoy being reminded when
they fail to meet their responsibilities as a juror, but I know that if I were
either the Assistant District Attorney assigned to the case or the defendant,
I would want nothing less than the complete attention of the Grand Jury.

I received a letter
from Mr. Edgar D., Special Agent for the Department of Treasury, Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, regarding a recent tour of our courthouse, which
you conducted for students from P. S. 191. Again you distinguished yourself as
our Ambassador of Goodwill. Your knowledge and professionalism along with your
"verbal wizardry" has influenced the young people of our great City. You showed
yourself as a role model to those vvho truly need positive influences on their
young lives. I am always proud of your fine work. Congratulations again! A copy
of this letter will be placed in your personnel file.

I would like to take this opportunity
to express my sincere appreciation for your assistance and generosity in regards
to the Gang Resistance Education And Training (GREAT) Program. On June 9. June
13, and June 14 the Brooklyn Supreme Court hosted a courthouse tour for students
from P. S. 19 1 whom are participating in the Gang Resistance Education And Training
(GREAT) Program. It was clear that Senior Court Officer Edward M. had gone
to considerable trouble on our behalf to ensure that we had an interesting and
informative tour.

The teachers and students were impressed
with the knowledge, commitment and professionalism they were greeted with during
the visit to the courthouse. The group received insight on the court system and
learned of numerous new career opportunities.

The
cooperation and professionalism with which this entire event was handled made
the experience a pleasure for the students. Senior Court Officer Edward M.
is a verbal wizard, who kept the students intrigued with every aspect of the court
system. It was an outstanding opportunity and an excellent learning experience
for all that attended the tour.

Thank you most sincerely
for your time and hospitality during our visit to the court. We appreciate your
support of the GREAT program. I look forward to this partnership in the future
and again thank you for your assistance and generosity.

Sincerely,

Special Agent in Charge

To: SC0 Lisa F.
From: Major Patrick R. Re: Letter of Commendation

I received letters from Ms. Patricia M. and Mr.
Orville D. who recently served as jurors in the case of The People vs. Darren
J. Both jurors express their gratitude to you and your colleagues for making
jury service a rewarding experience. I am always pleased to receive such complimentary
letters regarding the Senior Court Officers of Kings County. Your professionalism
reflects on the entire command. A copy of both letters will be placed in your
personnel file.

To Whom It
May Concern: During my time as an alternate on this case (June 14-22), the officers
were quite professional and at the same time friendly to the jurors and myself.
Typically the people on a jury do not want to be there and rather be at home or
at their job, however the officers made us feel more comfortable under the stressed
conditions by providing a little chuckle. I was also impressed that at the start
of the case the justice wanted to end this case as soon as possible, the same
idea going through all the minds of the jurors. I would like to thank the justice,
officers, and everyone who worked on this case for making this jury term a little
bit easier for me and realizing that these people involved in the case are just
like everyone else, human.

Please be advised
that I served as a juror on the above case from June 12 until June 22 of this
year. As you know, being a juror, in spite of common notions can be an intimidating
as well as an enormous learning experience.

Your staff
members made my experience as a juror a lot easier. Sgt. Timothy G. did an
excellent job in making sure that the transportation, hotel and breakfast needs
were taken care of while we were sequestered. Security court officers, Paul F.
and Lisa F. did a fine job of ensuring that our external and internal needs,
including questions to Justice S., were processed as quickly as possibly.
Finally, Security Court Officer F., with his sense of humor, wisdom and
extensive knowledge as it relates to court proceedings, helped to ease a lot tense
moments amongst the jurors.

So thank you for having
such an excellent staff to the court.

cc: SC0
P.F. SC0 L. Francis Sgt. T. G.

To: SC0
Peter M.
From: Major Patrick R. Re: Letter of Commendation

I received a letter from Ms. Claire B., who recently visited
360 Adams Street with a friend who needed a jury postponement. She and her friend
were anxious and nervous upon arriving at the building. Ms. B. was quite
upset and intimidated by the security measures but was immediately made comfortable
by your personable demeanor. You handled yourself in a very professional manner,
which reflects upon the entire command. You addressed the concerns of a person
who felt that her privacy would be infringed upon during our search procedures,
with patience and kindness. You reassured her and she and her companion were able
to do their business in a calm and relaxed manner.

I commend you on a job well done. A copy of Ms. B.'s letter will be placed
in your personnel file.

On June 1 I had occasion to visit your building with
a co-worker who was attempting to postpone jury duty. Neither of us have ever
been to a courthouse before and had no idea where to go or what to do. When we
saw all the security measures in place we were very intimidated and unsure of
ourselves. It was approximately 8:45 a.m. It was then we had the pleasure of
meeting one of the court officers working in the lobby that morning.

He was kind, efficient, personable, professional and certainly very
patient. He did not bat an eye when I yelled at him for taking my handbag and
putting it through the x-ray machine. He smiled and said it was just routine and
no harm would come to it. He was right. When I practically screamed at him that
we did not know what we were doing he very calmly explained to us where we needed
to go and even offered to walk us there. He relaxed us considerably and we easily
accomplished what we needed to do.

His name is Officer
Peter M. and his badge number is 2750. I wanted to thank him personally but
when we returned from Room 156 he was no longer there. I have been a customer
service manager for a major utility for over 25 years and can attest to the fact
that workers go out of their way for customers only to be taken for granted. I
can certainly appreciate it when person such as this goes the extra mile for a
total and, admittedly, difficult stranger.

Please
convey my thanks to Officer M. for me. I'm very disappointed that he wasn't
there when we came back to the main lobby. He certainly should be told that his
actions are very much appreciated. Thank you.

I am writing to praise Officer Carl F.
for helping me recover my purse after it was stolen in Mental Health Court.

I
noticed the purse missing around 1:00 on December 9 and I immediately went back
to the courtroom to see if I had left it in Judge D.'s part earlier in the
day. Officer F. took time during his break to help me look in the courtroom.
He even began searching garbage cans up and down the hallways on the 7th floor
in hopes that it had been thrown there. He suggested I look in the ladies room
and that is where I found it, behind the toilet.

Of course, plenty of ID's
were missing and that is a hassle, but it was nice to find the bag and the personal
items that were still in it. I definitely would not have looked for it if not
Officer F.'s assistance and genuine concern.

I also want to say that
the staff on the 8th floor were particularly helpful, even though they were too
technically on their lunch break. Captain M. filled out an Unusual Occurance
Report and faxed it right over to me, helping me avoid the hassle of going to
the precint.

As an employer myself, I know it's nice to hear a compliment
once in a while, so that's why I decided to tak a few minutes out to say your
staff really helped reduce the pain of a bad situation for me.

I served
as a Grand Juror from November 10th thru November 21. Though the thought
of serving on a Grand Jury for two weeks was not high on my wish list, the experience
was rewarding and eye opening. This letter is to bring attention to two of the
Grand Jory Wardens that I encountered. They are Sharon B. and Rhonda J..
They were from the beginning to end considerate, thoughtful, informative, caring,
tough and strict. They balanced all of these qualities on a daily basis with smiles
on their faces. We were treated with respect and were never talked down too. What
a pleasant two weeks. They were the best.

I was one of four attorneys
who represented a combination of several corporations and five individual defendants
in a matter which was recently concluded before the Honorable Judge Albert T.

The
trial of the matter extended over approximately a seven week period, during which
time the four attorneys and five defendants were seated together in Part 2 in
an area normally occupied one defendant and one attorney.

It was the pleasant
manner and demeanor of Court Clerk Joseph E. that made this difficult trial
pass in a highly professional way, especially with regard to his handling of the
complex number of exhibits placed into evidence during this trail.

Accordingly,
I feel compelled to single out Mr. E.'s courtesy and cooperation, and wish
to bring his excellent services to your attention.